Sweden Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Sweden year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Twelfth Night (05 Jan) : Twelfth Night is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
Epiphany (06 Jan) : Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Sweden (Stockholm)
Daylight Saving Time starts (29 Mar) : Daylight Saving Time starts in Sweden
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Walpurgis Night (30 Apr) : Walpurgis Night is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
May 1st (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Saturday (23 May) : Whit Saturday is a de facto holiday in Sweden
Whit Sunday (24 May) : Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Mother's Day (31 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National day (06 Jun) : National day is a public holiday in Sweden
Midsummer Eve (19 Jun) : Midsummer Eve is a de facto and bank holiday in Sweden
Midsummer Day (20 Jun) : Midsummer Day is a public holiday in Sweden
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Sweden (Stockholm)
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Sweden (Stockholm)
Daylight Saving Time ends (25 Oct) : Daylight Saving Time ends in Sweden
All Saints' Eve (30 Oct) : All Saints' Eve is a de facto half holiday in Sweden
All Saints' Day (31 Oct) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Father's Day (08 Nov) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
First Advent Sunday (29 Nov) : The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
Second Advent Sunday (06 Dec) : Second Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
Third Advent Sunday (13 Dec) : Third Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
Fourth Advent Sunday (20 Dec) : Fourth Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Sweden
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Sweden (Stockholm)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Sweden
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.